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HK05 HAM

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,493 mi
Last recorded79,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 HAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,493 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Fail 22 Jun 2026 79,475 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Pass 8 May 2025 78,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 78,159 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,164 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,524 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Leg bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play on bottom of strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four jack point rubbers missing,undertrays damaged.

neither park brake achieved lock up when tested .

Pass 1 Feb 2020 58,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 57,940 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 57,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,677 miles

all 4 jacking point rubbers are missing

both rear tyres are close to wear bars

headlamp beam patterns appear as if levelled off

wipers judder

Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,505 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,505 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 53,407 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,744 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 40,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,556 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,006 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 23,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cuts in n/s/r inner tyre wall.not showing cord

oil leak from auto gearbox.

Fail 17 Jan 2009 23,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,259 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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HK05 HAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK05 HAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HK05 HAM registered?

HK05 HAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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